Afghan football chief accused of seeking $10,000 bribe for national team place
AFF president recorded talking to Australia-based player’s brotherMohammad Yousef Kargar denies accuracy of leaked recordingsThe president of the Afghanistan…
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Arsenal blow as Noni Madueke is ruled out for two months with knee injury
Winger sustained injury in 1-1 draw with Manchester CityKai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard already out injuredArsenal have been dealt…
David Squires on … the Chelsea bomb squad and a perfect storm for Maresca
Our cartoonist on outcasts at Stamford Bridge and the gruelling life of a weathered fishermanBuy a copy of this…
‘He will spoil the whole training ground’ – Man City hero tipped to leave Arsenal
Gabriel Martinelli's future at Arsenal has been called into question by former Gunners star Emmanuel Adebayor. Read More
Liverpool might be ‘impossible to catch’ in title race, says Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca
Maresca believes form and spending favours championsChelsea having meeting to discuss Cole Palmer’s injuryThe Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, fears…
Monchi poised to leave winless Aston Villa in fresh blow for Unai Emery
President of football operations wants Spain returnLong-term Emery ally joined Aston Villa in July 2023Monchi, Aston Villa’s president of…
Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí land Ballon d’Or awards as England duo honoured
Bonmatí scoops top honour for third successive yearSarina Wiegman and Hannah Hampton win awardsOn a breathlessly glitzy night in…
European football: Marseille spoil PSG’s party, Napoli wobble in win over Pisa
Nayef Aguerd’s early header settles delayed Ligue 1 tieAntonio Conte’s side stay perfect in Serie A with 3-2 winParis…
Ousmane Dembele wins the 2025 Ballon d’Or
has won football's most prestigious individual award. Read More
Gladbach’s late rally could earn Polanski chance to save their season | Andy Brassell
While a draw at Leverkusen changes little on paper, it could be vital for the beleaguered visitors and their…